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Table 4 The deformation of Cross-sectional area with or without GCS

From: Thigh-length graduated compression stocking cannot increase blood velocity of the common femoral vein in patients awaiting total hip arthroplasty

CSA (mm2)

Without GCS

With GCS

P-value

Reduction%

GSV

5.8 ± 3.4

3.2 ± 3.1

 < 0.01

44.8%

PTV

11.5 ± 6.8

5.8 ± 6.5

 < 0.01

49.6%

GV

14.0 ± 9.3

5.6 ± 5.1

 < 0.01

60.0%

PV

39.7 ± 14.3

16.9 ± 11.0

 < 0.01

57.4%

SFV

53.6 ± 22.2

34.2 ± 22.0

 < 0.01

36.2%

  1. Values are mean with SD
  2. GSV Great saphenous vein, PTV Posterior tibial vein, GV Ggastrocnemius vein, PV Popliteal vein, SFV Superficial femoral vein
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BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders

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